…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
…turkey industry is less dependent on holiday whole bird sales these days. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam explains. “The turkey industry has diversified in terms of providing more products, either…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…in helping raise money for the California FFA Foundation. One aspect of the program that Bailey explained can often be overlooked is the job shadowing element. “This is meant to…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced-fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Ours program here. Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway Tractor Supply Launches Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fundraising Drive Donations will fund scholarships for FFA students pursuing…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “We appreciate the Secretary’s dedication to agricultural education and FFA, which is why we were honored to present him with an…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…sales. The organic berry category led with $461 million in sales, showing a 6.9 percent year-over-year increase, while organic broccoli experienced the highest sales jump at 14 percent. However, packaged…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…tree permit sales through local offices, but now it’s even easier. Christmas tree permits for those wishing to cut their tree in their local or favorite National Forest are now…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…previous funding on protecting wheat export sales and building a foundation for growth in new markets. While commending the introduction of RAPP, Peters emphasized the importance of long-term increases in…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
Increasing cheese sales through pizza. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by gaurav tiwari from Pixabay A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…also made to Micro Farm coverage, including a shifted sales closing date, eligibility for vertically integrated entities, and the availability of the Expanding Operations feature. The Pistachio policy has also…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…new and better markets for American producers.” The first sales closing date is December 1. For more information, go to rma.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…of ag land, as well as the sales volume at Farmers National Company. Regional drought pressure across portions of the Corn Belt have also softened short-term demand for land. Areas…
